The Company and the Role:The Company is an award-winning group of gastro pubs with rooms, many of their establishments have been awarded with accolades and they are very much a food focused company with each pub having its own identity.This Gastro Pub situated just outside the Newbury area are seeking a Sous Chef on a full-time permanent basis to join their award-winning kitchen brigade.This particular Gastro Pub's kitchen is managed by a very talented Head Chef that has been awarded a 1 rosette. The passion and aim for this pub are to create fantastic fresh traditional English cuisine with a little French twist and ultimately would like to progress further with more accolades..This role would be ideal for an existing Sous Chef, but the Company will also consider an existing Junior Sous Chef that is ready to progress to the next level in their career

Key Features of the Role:Being a Sous Chef, you are second in hierarchy after Head Chef, which means this position has full control over the kitchen and is directly responsible of the food quality produced, under the supervision of the Head Chef.You will be expected to make sure the brigade is producing top-quality cuisine and that Chefs with talent are trained and developed. In addition, you'll have to take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.The Sous Chef tasks and responsibilities are diversified and vary from cooking or plating certain dishes to establishing the menu and dealing with the ingredient providers. Therefore, the position requires both culinary and managerial skills.

Knowledge and Skills Required:To be successful in this role you will need to be an accomplished Sous Chef, but the Head Chef may consider a Junior Sous Chef looking to make the next step in their career.Experience in a high-quality kitchen, ideally 1 Rosette or higherExperience in high volume kitchensPays great attention to detail around food specification, cooking methods and the invoicing of goods we receive.Gets excited about using fresh, seasonal and local produceHave a passion and flair for cooking and can contribute to menu ideasUnderstands the importance of food margin control and has the skills to achieve it.Able to motivate and train junior members of the teamAble to support the Head Chef and look after the kitchen properly in their absenceAble to communicate daily to the relevant departmentsAble to adhere to company standards and procedures and can hit financial and management targetsHave a good working knowledge of HACCP and COSHHHave a Level 2 certification in Food Hygiene

What's on Offer?A competitive basic salary ranging from �25,000 - �28,000 per annum, dependent on experienceTips will be issued, roughly an extra �3000 per annum on top of your basic salaryWorking in a One Rosette kitchenYou will be working under very talented, award winning Head ChefAccommodation can be provided if required.Industry Training courses.Discounts across the estate

Applicants Please Note:Do not apply for this vacancy unless you are an experienced Sous ChefFor UK based roles, in line with the requirements of the UK Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to making an application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.By applying for this vacancy, you are giving your con

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